PRESIDENT’S REPORTPaulette reported she was scheduling visits to each TCMA region.

MEETING MINUTESOn a motion by Keith and a second by Randy, the Board approved the June 9, 2016, TCMA Board meeting minutes as presented.

LIFE MEMBERSHIPOn a motion by George and a second by Kyle the Board approved Life Membership for Allan Weegar.

RECEIVE REPORTS FROM TCMA COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES

Paulette reported that since the office of President-Elect is vacant, she will serve as the Professional Development Chair and Karen Daly will serve as Vice Chair. The Committee will meet August 25-26 in Austin to plan educational events for the year. The theme for the TCMA Annual Conference is “Music to Our Ears.”

Chris Coffman, Membership Committee Chair, reported that the Committee will meet on September 9

Julie Couch, Nominating Committee Chair, reported that the Nominating Committee will meet on August 17 to review the petitions and set the ballot for the special election for President-Elect.

Kim Pendergraft reported that the Ethics Committee will meet on August 16.

George Shackelford, Advocacy Committee Chair, reported that the Committee has not met since the last Board meeting. Bennett Sandlin provided an update on the Local, Texas Foundation.

Julie Couch reported that she will appoint a new Chair and Vice Chair for the Emerging Leaders Task Force. She will work with the Task Force to set priorities based on the current objectives and additional items set forth in the new Strategic Plan.

RECEIVE REPORT ON SENIOR ADVISOR ACTIVITIESLinda Barton and Bob Livingston reported that they have divided the state by regions to better provide support throughout the state. They will make regional visits with the TCMA president to promote the program. Linda reported that Texas has established a Women Leading Government program.

RECEIVE REPORT ON TML-RELATED ISSUESGeorge Shackelford reported that the TML Board will meet October 4. He also provided a brief update on the TML Risk Pool. Bennett Sandlin provided a report on upcoming legislative issues.

RECEIVE REPORT ON ASSISTANTS-RELATED ISSUESJason Garza provided an update on statewide activities of the assistants’ organizations.

FINANCIAL REPORTKim Pendergraft presented the financial report. Board members suggested that funds be allocated for scholarships to the 2017 ICMA Annual Conference in San Antonio and consider hiring a professional to develop a valid and reliable membership survey.

OLD/NEW BUSINESSOn a motion by Julie and a second by Kyle, the Board approved updating select appendices in the publication City Government that Works: History of City Management in Texas.